The benefits of solvent-free processing List Dry processing — processing in the concentrated phase, with minimal or zero use of solvents — is efficient, economical, and ecological, according to this company. Applications in polymer processing include polymerization and direct devolatilization.…
This company’s PEF (pulsed electric field) pasteurization system does not use heat or chemicals. Suitable for juices, yogurt and other foods that can be pumped, the PEF system does not alter the flavor or consistency of the foods or liquids,…
The FM-801 formaldehyde meter can be used for continuous monitoring or for conducting 30-min. spot checks. With a measuring range from less than 20 ppb to 1 ppm, the sensor is ideal for indoor air quality (IAQ) applications. The FM-801…
Laser Modeller is a three-dimensional laser-scanning software product that can reduce brownfield facility intelligent 3-D modeling time by up to 50%, the company says. The software obviates the need for traditional techniques for converting laser scan data into an intelligent…
The PharmaLok Series of ergonomic, single-use sanitary clamps for securing fittings to bag ports and filters in the biopharmaceutical arena can be easily operated with one hand. The patent-pending design allows effortless attachment of fittings to bag ports and filters…
Achema 2012 — the 30th World Exhibition Congress on Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection and Biotechnology (June 18–22; Frankfurt am Main, Germany) — is approaching, and organizers at Dechema e.V. (Frankfurt, Germany; www.dechema.de) are optimistic that the attendance and exhibitor totals…
In testing by an independent laboratory, Superwool Plus high-temperature thermal insulation has been shown to have a thermal conductivity up to 40% lower than comparable insulation products at 1,000°C. The lower conductivity translates to energy cost savings and reduced carbon…
More motors added to this product line Baldor Electric This company has added 98 new ratings to its Super-E motors with Internal AEGIS Bearing Protection Ring (photo). The additional ratings expand the existing four-pole line of TEFC & ODP designs…
Millad NX 8000 is an advanced clarifier for polypropylene (PP) that enables PP to be processed at significantly lower temperatures than standard clarified PP. The lower temperatures allow reductions in energy use, and corresponding carbon dioxide emissions. Millad NX 8000…
The E2 integrated polymer system is designed for purging high-temperature engineering resins from injection molding machines. The proprietary E2 system is more effective than mechanical (abrasive) and chemical purging for high-temperature resins, the company says. The E2 is said to…